will i need shims and new bumpstops?

i'd like to know ahead of time so i can order everything in advance...

i'm running the RE 4.5" kit w/ 32s, but will be going up to 5.5" for 34s.
i've got a SYE and t-case drop, but i'd like to pull the t-case drop-- will
i need to shim the rear axle (D44) most likely? right now it sits right
(CV shaft measures 12 degrees and rear pinion at 10 degrees).

i'm assuming even after trimming i'll need to get longer bumpstops for
the front coils? any recommendations as to size and mfg?

thanks in advance.

terry

If you have a SYE, or are getting one, then you want to lose the TCase drop and add shims.

As for adjusting your bumpstops, here is my tech article to help you out:

http://www.rocklizardfabrications.com/Adjusting_Bumpstops.htm

thanks for the link... i had seen that page before and actually ordered the DPG stops based on your write-up. i'll keep the hockey puck method in mind...

as for the shims (i already have the SYE): any way to guesstimate what size i'll need? like i said originally, i'd like to order everything up front, not get it all together and then realize i need shims.

thanks.

Are you getting the RE 3.5" packs with extended shackle with your 4.5" kit, or just the 4.5" leafs? With the 3.5/shackle, then I would suggest a 4* shim, and for the 4.5/stock shackle, then a 6* shim.

actually i've currently got the 3.5" packs and the extended shackles (from the RE6130 4.5" kit)...
i'll be swapping those packs for new RE 4.5" springs and adding 1" coil spacers up front to get up to 5.5".

thanks in advance for any help.